Colvard Student Union experienced a few office space trades over the holiday break. The office of Greek Life, which previously shared the suite with the Student Association on the third floor of the Union, is now in its own space in room 300.
Eddie Keith, associate dean of students, said CAB, the Lyceum Series, Music Makers and non-Greek student organizations switched offices with the fraternities and sororities for more practical operation.
“For us, the main thing we are interested in is trying to serve and assist students in the best way we possibly can,” Keith said. “We know it’ll be a little bit confusing at first for people who are used to walking into these offices, but everyone will learn their way around soon.”
He said the change in offices also comes with a change in name. The office that was formerly known as the “Center for Student Involvement” will be renamed “The Center for Student Activities.”
The office switching is in part response to a redistribution of responsibilities within the division of student affairs following the loss of Lisa Harris, the associate vice president of student affairs, Keith said.
Bill Kibler, vice president for student affairs, said he made the decision not to fill the position primarily for financial reasons.
“At the point that the economy might improve, the budget strength of the university would be better, so there might be an opportunity to fill the position later, but there’s no plan at this time,” he said.
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Realignment shifts student union offices
BY MEGAN MCKEOWN
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January 13, 2012
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